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Xavier Lopez

Lacey,WA

Summary

Multiskilled engineer with background in diverse engineering projects, including design optimization and process improvement. Strong analytical skills, adept at problem-solving and implementing efficient solutions to enhance productivity. Proven ability to lead teams towards achieving project goals within deadlines, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Defense Policy Review Initiative Okinawa Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Marine Corps Base, Camp S. D. Butler, United States
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • Advocate USMC interests in collaboration with the Government of Japan to facilitate relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Camp Schwab.
  • Adhere to Unified Facilities Criteria during design process of specialized facilities to fulfill long-term mission needs.
  • Administered accurate management of multiple mechanical engineering concerns related to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, water supply, firefighting systems, and plumbing systems.
  • Assess proposals and developments ensuring quality in design and construction of water supply throughout Camp Schwab for potable, firefighting, waste, and operations.

Transportation Assistant

Distribution Management Office G4 Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Marine Corps Base, Camp S. D. Butler, United States
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Generated Household Goods and Unaccompanied Baggage shipment pick-up for members of the Marine Corps and Navy departing from Okinawa.
  • Mentored Junior Marines through exemplary customer service and thorough research on rules & regulations.
  • Clarified shipment restrictions to customers based on the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Resolved shipment inconsistencies via engagement with Joint Personal Property Shipping Office and Transportation Service Provider.

Project Support Engineer

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • Consult with Chief Engineers and other relevant personnel from USS Wayne E. Meyer, USS Hopper, USS Halsey, USS Preble, USS John Paul Jones, and USS Chung-Hoon in situations where fuel transfer, seawater cooling, plumbing, reverse osmosis, fire-fighting, weapon, and ship's engine among other various systems deviate from normal specifications.
  • Consolidate work order complications for higher management of PHNSY & IMF, Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA), and Ship's Commanding Officer (CO) while identifying solutions to resume work order completion.
  • Develop weekly Excel spreadsheet presentations of 150 work orders reflecting USS Hopper's Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability and deliver CNO status to PHNSY & IMF Assistant Chief Engineer, CNO Project Manager, and USS Hopper CO.
  • Critique Contractor's proposals which would require additional material and time than engineering deemed necessary saving thousands of tax-payers dollars and preventing delay in mission schedule.
  • Contribute to planning maintenance availability packages containing 30 work orders by validating technical configuration, references, and testing requirements.
  • Authorize Contractor's engineering proposals in situations that diverge from the work order specifications and require engineering problem solving.
  • Evaluate potential failure risks across diverse systems for authorization by PHNSY & IMF and Surface Type Commander to ensure continued Ship's Force operation.
  • Research NAVSEA drawings and technical manuals to validate the ship's configuration and installation procedure.

Engineering Tech (Mechanical)

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Analyzed system operation and evaluated test equipment for 5"/54 Caliber MK 45 gun and MK 38 Machine Gun System (MGS).
  • Computed MK 45 & MK 38 firing coordinates within system positioning program for precise alignment of barrel's true position.
  • Developed a test equipment for the MK 38 MGS to perform an alternative local system diagnosis.
  • Responded to ship's casualty report to restore the MK 45 & MK 38 to combat readiness.
  • Regulated weapon's condition for sustainable operation within the Pacific Fleet.
  • Performed weapon mechanic and electric function assessments to uncover fault locations within system.
  • Examined the MK 45 & MK 38 for conditional deficiencies during the Total Ship Readiness Assessments to generate work orders for the upcoming CNO availability.

Mechanical Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
Oxnard, CA
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Specialized in system functionality and supporting equipment for the Vertical Launching System (VLS) MK 41, VLS MK 57, and Griffin Missile System MK 60.
  • Managed expenses procured during 21 Temporary duty stations in two years using a government credit card through Defense Travel System without delinquency.
  • Repurposed decommissioned VLS MK 41 as hybrid VLS MK 41/MK 57 utilized for evaluating future enhancements to new VLS MK 57 and corresponding missiles.
  • Scheduled work availability and equipment delivery to accomplish repairs and alterations to launchers configuration.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Manufacturing Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA, United States
03.2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Quality assurance
  • Technical documentation
  • Customer service
  • Risk assessment
  • Adaptability

References

  • Ricardo Figueroa, MILCON and MFH Construction, Deputy Chief, 315-632-8551, ricardo.r.figueroa@live.com
  • Landon Higuchi, Defense Policy Review Initiative Futenma Replacement Facility, Project Manager, 315-645-4147, landon.higuchi@usmc.mil
  • Dylan Newman, USMC Camp Butler Distribution Management Office, Personal Property Counselor, 315-645-7752, dylan.newman@usmc.mil
  • Patrick Driscoll, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF, Project Support Engineer, 808-368-0091, patrick.j.driscoll32.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Eduardo Cervantes, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Supervisor, 805-989-9398, eduardo.cervantes.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Steve Yamamoto, NSWC Corona Division, Engineering Technician, 951-768-5341, steve.yamamoto.civ@us.navy.mil

Availability

Permanent, Full-time

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Project Manager

Defense Policy Review Initiative Okinawa Marine Corps Installations Pacific
09.2022 - 11.2024

Transportation Assistant

Distribution Management Office G4 Marine Corps Installations Pacific
05.2022 - 09.2022

Engineering Tech (Mechanical)

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
06.2020 - 10.2020

Project Support Engineer

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
06.2018 - 02.2022

Mechanical Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
09.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor's degree - Manufacturing Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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